Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy Churches Are Not Early Adopters of Technology
Churches are not typically early adopters of technology. Boyd Pelley from Church Teams joins Josh and Sam to discuss why churches should embrace new technology sooner. The co-hosts talk about how pa…
Published on 10 months ago
The Right Expectations Churches Should Have of Pastors
Does your church have clear expectations of church leaders? What positions are considered leadership positions in the church? What areas are your leaders held accountable? Thom and Sam discuss this …
Published on 10 months ago
What’s Different about Pastor’s Kids These Days?
Josh and Sam must deal with the reality of being both pastors and dads. We’ve all heard horror stories about pastors’ kids. Are they true? Are pastors’ kids different now than in the past? The co-ho…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Do Dying Churches Really Know They Are Dying?
Typically, the first step in making necessary changes is acceptance of the current reality. A church cannot change unless its members and leaders know that the status quo will lead to death. Sam and…
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
How Pastors Spend Their Time During the Workweek (Any Surprises?)
Serving a church is not a 9-to-5 kind of job. Ministry comes with odd hours. Josh and Sam discuss their typical workweek and how they keep a rhythm going. Very few pastors work less than 40 hours pe…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Burge Report: The New Era in American Religion Begins Now (What’s Happening?!)
Are we entering a new era in American religion? Current data shows we are at an inflection point. Over the last 30 to 40 years, the share of Americans who had no religious affiliation has dramatical…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
The Tell-Tale Signs of Abusive Pastors
Abuse originates in how victimizers view others. At some level, they believe that other people exist to fulfill their desires. Pastors who take advantage of others place themselves at the center and…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Do You Really Remember What Took Place in Churches During COVID?
Though COVID is still mentioned frequently, many of the detailed memories have disappeared. Thom and Sam recall six very specific developments in churches during COVID based upon hundreds of stories…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
What Will Be the Sacred Cows in Church Worship When the Millennials Are the Oldest Generation?
In about 30 years, Millennials will become the dominant older generation in most churches. What will they refuse to give up? Josh and Sam talk about their generation and what might become the sacred…
Published on 11 months ago
Making Change in an Older Church (Without Running Over the Old Guard)
It can be particularly challenging for a pastor to lead change in an older church when the primary decision makers (or most of the members) have been in the church for several years, sometimes a few…
Published on 11 months ago